Gender Masculine

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old Norse elements ey meaning "island" or "good fortune" and steinn meaning "stone".

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesØystein(Norwegian) Ùisdean(Scottish Gaelic) Östen(Swedish)

Categories

Sources & References

  1. Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.
  2. Peterson, Lena. Nordiskt runnamnslexikon. Uppsala, 2007, page 269.
Entry updated December 7, 2022